Soccer Injury Prevention and Treatment
A Guide to Optimal Performance for Players, Parents, and Coaches
Nonfiction, Health & Well Being, Health, First Aid, Sports, Football (Soccer)
| Author: | John Gallucci Jr., MS, ATC, PT, DPT | ISBN: | 9781617052194 |
| Publisher: | Springer Publishing Company | Publication: | May 5, 2014 |
| Imprint: | Demos Health | Language: | English |
| Author: | John Gallucci Jr., MS, ATC, PT, DPT |
| ISBN: | 9781617052194 |
| Publisher: | Springer Publishing Company |
| Publication: | May 5, 2014 |
| Imprint: | Demos Health |
| Language: | English |
Written by the medical coordinator for Major League Soccer, a nationally recognized physical therapist who treats athletes of all ages and abilities, Soccer Injury Prevention and Treatment is a comprehensive, illustrated guide to the best training, strengthening, stretching, nutrition, and hydration regimens to keep athletes ñ both professional and recreational - safe and on the field. Youíll learn:
- Ways to prevent the most common soccer injuries, including ACL tears, fractures, ankle sprains, calf strains, shin splints, and overuse injuries
- To identify the signs and symptoms of injury and when to seek treatment
- Common setbacks for children and youth
- How to reduce pain and stop nagging injuries from becoming chronic problems
- Return-to-play protocols for concussion and warning signs for serious brain injury
- Exercises to build endurance, flexibility, and power while protecting your body from harm
- The LESS program, a targeted lower-body strengthening plan to prevent injury
Written by the medical coordinator for Major League Soccer, a nationally recognized physical therapist who treats athletes of all ages and abilities, Soccer Injury Prevention and Treatment is a comprehensive, illustrated guide to the best training, strengthening, stretching, nutrition, and hydration regimens to keep athletes ñ both professional and recreational - safe and on the field. Youíll learn:
- Ways to prevent the most common soccer injuries, including ACL tears, fractures, ankle sprains, calf strains, shin splints, and overuse injuries
- To identify the signs and symptoms of injury and when to seek treatment
- Common setbacks for children and youth
- How to reduce pain and stop nagging injuries from becoming chronic problems
- Return-to-play protocols for concussion and warning signs for serious brain injury
- Exercises to build endurance, flexibility, and power while protecting your body from harm
- The LESS program, a targeted lower-body strengthening plan to prevent injury
